Wilbert Heyward

August 16, 1936 ~ September 13, 2024

Wilbert Louis Heyward departed this life on September 13, 2024 at Richmond University Medical Center Staten Island Hospital. He was born August 16, 1936 in St. George S.C. to Willie Heyward and Hester Heyward (both parents whom preceded him in death). He graduated from Williams Memorial High School.

He moved to New York City where he resided and married Scarlet Heyward (preceded in death) he had 1 sister Helen Harris (Ray-preceded in death). He had five children Vincent Heyward, Janice Livingston, (preceded in death) Ann Rozier (Ben – preceded in death), Phylicia Heyward and Alma Thompson (Let). 2 nieces Sheree George (Michael), Kimberly Perez (Jose) and 1 nephew Darrell Lincoln. He leaves to cherish his memories and love with grandchildren, great- grandchildren, family and friends.

Growing up as a young boy his mother took him to Sunday school and church on Sundays. He was one of the first young black men who operated a theatre in St. George S.C. He was also a great fisherman who loved fishing and playing basketball on his time out. He loved on his children, his nieces and his nephew very much, and always showed them off with his friends and associates. He was employed at Queens General hospital as a custodian. Wilbert loved dressing and looking good, partying and having fun. He always kept his spunk with lots of laughter and jokes when handing out. He will be greatly missed.

Safely Home: I’m home in heaven dear ones. Oh so happy and so bright. There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. A place is vacant in our hearts, after a lifetime of joy and music that filled our ears. A light from the family is gone. A voice we loved is stilled and God leaves these wonderful memories to help us through our tears. We Love you with all our hearts, Peace…